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Best Sailboat Rentals Near Michigan

Labor Day Weekend Boat Rentals

Best Sailboat Rentals Near Michigan

$131+ /hour

Milwaukee, WI

5.0 (3 bookings)

MKE Yachts

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 10 passengers

$675+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (15 bookings)

Ask about our SPECIAL end of season Sunday Savings!

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 13 passengers

$500+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (3 bookings)

Ask about our SPECIAL end of season Sunday Savings!

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$225+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (149 bookings)

Set Sail from Downtown Chicago!

2 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$150+ /hour

Milwaukee, WI

5.0 (11 bookings)

Charter this beautiful Catalina from Milwaukee, WI

2 - 4 hours No captain

Up to 6 passengers

$200+ /hour

Chicago, IL

4.2 (85 bookings)

31' beautiful and comfortable Pearson to sit back and relax your Day!

3 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

Rent a Lagoon Boats catamaran in Chicago, IL near me

$433+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (28 bookings)

Chicago's Largest Chartered Catamaran, "Latitude Adjustment"

2 - 6 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

$200+ /hour

Racine, WI

5.0 (5 bookings)

Sailing Lake Michigan out for Racine, WI

Chicago, IL

Private sailing cruise for up to 6 people

2 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

Rent a Hunter cruiser racer in Chicago, IL near me

$200+ /hour

Chicago, IL

4.7 (84 bookings)

Private Sailboat Cruise in Chicago

2 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$128+ /hour

Muskegon, MI

4.9 (10 bookings)

Sailing the Great Lakes on Chelsea

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 4 passengers

Top sailboat rentals reviews in Michigan

305,142

Customers Reviews

4.95

Avg. Rating

Sailing Lake Michigan out for Racine, WI

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars

What an awesome Father's Day sail!! Rich and son were super friendly but also skillful. They let you know what's...

Matt

Jun 2022
Ask about our SPECIAL end of season Sunday...

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars

Fantastic boat! The perfect setup for a going up and down the shore. Russell was a great captain, getting us great...

Jeff

Jun 2022
31' beautiful and comfortable Pearson to sit...

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars

Ton of fun! Highly recommend Joey and this boat for a cruise on Lake Michigan with 6 people and some beers

Rob

Jul 2018
Sailing the Great Lakes on Chelsea

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars

Chelsea is a well equipped and responsive at the helm. Sailed upwind easily and handled 15 knot winds with full...

ROBERT

Sep 2022
Ask about our SPECIAL end of season Sunday...

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars

Our company had a great time on Russell's boat! Booking with him was very easy, and I'd definitely book with 1st...

Kathleen

Aug 2022
MKE Yachts

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars

The boat seemed very nice. I didn't enter the cabin, but looked inside from the doorway. It looked cozy and nicely...

Constance

Sep 2024
Private sailing cruise for up to 6 people

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars

We had the best time! The weather was gorgeous and the two gentleman captaining were helpful and accommodating. It...

Morgan

Jun 2023
Private Sailboat Cruise in Chicago

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars

Trip was great !

Gabrielle

Jun 2021
Chicago's Largest Chartered Catamaran,...

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars

We had an amazing time on Latitude Adjustment! The boat was very spacious, plenty of room for our group of 12....

Lacey

Aug 2023
Charter this beautiful Catalina from Milwaukee, WI

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars

We had a great time with Patrik and Diego! Boat was as described and they were very accommodating. Patrik was also...

Amanda

Aug 2022
Set Sail from Downtown Chicago!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars

Our captains Dawn and Ted made our trip a wonderful experience. They were very attentive in ensuring our safety and...

Marcus

Jun 2022

How to rent a sailboat in Michigan?

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Why Boatsetter?

As the global leader in peer-to-peer boat rentals, Boatsetter offers an easy, safe and accessible way to experience on-the-water adventure. With boat rentals in 600+ locations, finding a boat is easy and with the option to tap into the largest network of USCG licensed captains, boating experience is not required.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to rent a boat?

The cost to rent a boat depends on whether you are renting for a half-day or a full day, the boat features and the boat size can impact your boat rental price. Rental prices can range from $200 to $1,000 plus depending on the boat rental itself and the length of time of the rental.

How many people can fit on the boat rental?

The number of people who can fit on boat rental largely depends on the boat’s size and how many life jackets are on board. Currently the coast guard allows a maximum of 10-12 people on a Boatsetter boat rental.

How old do you have to be to rent a boat?

You must be 18 years old to rent a captained boat and 25 years old if you would like to rent a bareboat charter.

Do I need a boating license to rent a boat?

Boating license requirements vary from state to state. As a renter, you are responsible for understanding local state requirements.

How much does it cost to rent a boat for the day?

The cost of renting a boat for the day on average ranges from $200 to $1200. The cost to rent a boat varies depending on the size of the boat and the length of time that you will be using the boat.